The Martian Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.What is a sol - ANSWER One day on Mars 2. What is the difference between the MAV and the Hab - ANSWER The Hab is where the astronauts live whereas the MAV is the spaceship. 3. Why was Mark Watney left behind - ANSWER They thought he was dead. 4. What was the result of burning off the hydrogen gas from the Hydrazine - ANSWER He turned his living quarters into a hydrogen gas bomb. 5. Why did NASA send unfrozen, unprocessed potatoes - ANSWER For Thanksgiving dinner 6. What does Mark Watney...

Why do the astronauts abort their mission? - ANSWER The storm What are some things the spacesuits detect? - ANSWER Oxygen level What sol number is it when Watney makes his first log entry? - ANSWER Sol 19 Why did Watney's suit signal decompression? What prevented decompression? - ANSWER He got stabbed; the stab hole didn't come out, then releasing oxygen from his sui

Who is the protagonist of The Martian? - ANSWER Mark Watney Who is the author of The Martian? - ANSWER Andy Weir What is the name of the space mission that Mark and his team are embarking on? - ANSWER Ares 3 What is the name of the ship that Mark and his team use to get to Mars? - ANSWER Hermes

Who is the narrator of the story? - ANSWER Mark Watney When did Mark Watney "die" ? - ANSWER Sol 6 What program is Mark a part of? - ANSWER Ares Program What specific mission is Mark on? - ANSWER Ares 3 What is the name of the ship that transports them to the next spot? - ANSWER Hermes How long did it take Hermes to get to Mars? - ANSWER 124 days

What planet does the movie begin on? - ANSWER Mars What event causes the astronauts to abort the mission? - ANSWER There is a storm What does the pilot do to keep the MAV upright after it tips past 13 degrees? - ANSWER Fires the OMS

n the beginning, what starts to blow MAV over? - ANSWER A sandstorm with 175 kph winds (the only part of the book that is impossible) In the beginning, who is on board the MAV? - ANSWER Everyone but Watney In the beginning, what hits/impales Watney? - ANSWER A dish antenna After Watney is impaled, what seals the hole in his suit? - ANSWER His blood What happens after Watney is left unconscious on Mars? - ANSWER Ares 3 leaves Mars

Why do the astronauts abort their mission? - Answer-The storm What are some things the spacesuits detect? - Answer-Oxygen level What sol number is it when Watney makes his first log entry? - Answer-Sol 19 Why did Watney's suit signal decompression? What prevented decompression? - Answer-He got stabbed; the stab hole didn't come out, then releasing oxygen from his suit What are some of the ways that Watney might die? - Answer-He got stabbed, Lack of oxygen in his suit How long is Watney...

1.What is a sol - Answer-One day on Mars 2. What is the difference between the MAV and the Hab - Answer-The Hab is where the astronauts live whereas the MAV is the spaceship. 3. Why was Mark Watney left behind - Answer-They thought he was dead. 4. What was the result of burning off the hydrogen gas from the Hydrazine - Answer-He turned his living quarters into a hydrogen gas bomb. 5. Why did NASA send unfrozen, unprocessed potatoes - Answer-For Thanksgiving dinner 6. What does Mark Watney...

Who is the narrator of the story? - Answer-Mark Watney When did Mark Watney "die" ? - Answer-Sol 6 What program is Mark a part of? - Answer-Ares Program What specific mission is Mark on? - Answer-Ares 3 What is the name of the ship that transports them to the next spot? - Answer-Hermes How long did it take Hermes to get to Mars? - Answer-124 days How is Hermes powered? - Answer-By ion engines What is the MAV? - Answer-Mars Ascent Vehicle How many trips did it take to get supplies there...

What emergency situation caused the crew to abort the ARES mission to Mars? - Answer-a storm on Mars What is astronaut Mark Watney's scientific expertise? - Answer-botany What type of food did Mark grow on Mars? - Answer-potatoes How was Mark able to grow crops on Mars? - Answer-He used human waste as fertilizer The movie frequently refers to the term "sol". What is it? - Answer-A day on Mars How was Mark able to power the vehicle for longer distances? - Answer-He added solar panels to ...